2 February – When you’re close I’m far
Since Italy came back to the party in 2011, they've had - arguably - the most consistent record of the Big Five. Some said...
8 January – Too many nights I’ve spent locked outside
Do you like the songs that have won the top prize at our favourite TV show? Were they better in the past, or are...
20 December – Your hands were holding mine
Our friends in Italy are an interesting case study. Their relationship with the Eurovision Song Contest seems more love/hate than most. And there's a...
Sanremo makes people do funny things
The granddaddy of them all, the Sanremo music festival, has been busy during the off-season. Not only have they changed artistic director, with Amadeus...
11 November – You’ll look for another me beyond the shadow...
It was back in late 2010/early 2011 that websites were previewing a massive announcement that we'd remember for ever. It was an intriguing thing...
29 October – You, who played with my heart and with...
As you will know, every performer in our favourite TV show is a professional. They all want to do their best. Nevertheless, it must...
What’s happening in Italy this year?
We're catching up after our summer break, and if you’re wondering how Italy will likely choose its Eurovision 2025 representative, all eyes should be...
12 September – I think faster trying to figure out whether...
Could it be possible that the balance of power could be moving away from a certain Nordic country and heading further south? Just think...
27 July – When love is young you feel like singing
As we'll all know, one of the best shows in the pre-Eurovision season comes from a place called Sanremo. These days, it's used to...
28 April – And stick you to my breast, so that...
We're continuing our look at duets through the ages. As I've said, they can be hit or miss. They can be well-suited, or thrown...